Question 1

Which statement made by the elderly patient would concern the nurse the most?

Accepted Answer

A)  "I only urinate once a day." 
B)  "My doctor said my body mass index (BMI) is 20." 
C)  "I have lost 5 pounds since I had bronchitis last month." 
D)  "My sense of taste is not as good as it used to be." 
A)  "I only urinate once a day." 
B)  "My doctor said my body mass index (BMI) is 20." 
C)  "I have lost 5 pounds since I had bronchitis last month." 
D)  "My sense of taste is not as good as it used to be."

Question 2

When assessing the elderly female patient, which findings would the nurse document as expected as normal aging changes? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Increased vaginal secretions 
B)  Increased interest in sex 
C)  Thin, gray pubic hair 
D)  Decreased breast tissue 
E)  Softer, smaller breast nipples 
A)  Increased vaginal secretions 
B)  Increased interest in sex 
C)  Thin, gray pubic hair 
D)  Decreased breast tissue 
E)  Softer, smaller breast nipples

Question 3

The elderly patient is diagnosed with gallstones and the patient asks how they developed. What is the nurse's best response?

Accepted Answer

A)  "There is a decreased production of pancreatic enzymes in the elderly." 
B)  "Gastric acidity is reduced in the elderly." 
C)  "There is an increased accumulation of biliary sludge in the elderly." 
D)  "There is a decreased production of the intrinsic factor in the elderly." 
A)  "There is a decreased production of pancreatic enzymes in the elderly." 
B)  "Gastric acidity is reduced in the elderly." 
C)  "There is an increased accumulation of biliary sludge in the elderly." 
D)  "There is a decreased production of the intrinsic factor in the elderly."

Which statement made by the elderly patient would concern the nurse the most?

When assessing the elderly female patient, which findings would the nurse document as expected as normal aging changes? Select all that apply.

The elderly patient is diagnosed with gallstones and the patient asks how they developed. What is the nurse's best response?

Understanding Health Assessment

Interviewing the Patient for the Health History

Taking the Health History

Assessing Nutrition and Anthropometric Measurements

Assessment Techniques

General Survey and Assessing Vital Signs

Assessing Pain

Assessing the Skin, Hair, and Nails

Assessing the Head, Face, Mouth, and Neck

Assessing the Ears

Assessing the Eyes

Assessing the Respiratory System

Assessing the Cardiovascular System

Assessing the Abdomen

Assessing the Musculoskeletal System

Assessing the Female Breasts, Axillae, and Reproductive System

Assessing the Male Breasts and Reproductive System

Assessing the Anus and Rectum

Assessing the Newborn

Assessing the Child and Adolescent

Assessing the Pregnant Woman

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Exam 22: Assessing the Older Adult

Which statement made by the elderly patient would concern the nurse the most?

When assessing the elderly female patient, which findings would the nurse document as expected as normal aging changes? Select all that apply.

The elderly patient is diagnosed with gallstones and the patient asks how they developed. What is the nurse's best response?

Understanding Health Assessment

Interviewing the Patient for the Health History

Taking the Health History

Assessing Nutrition and Anthropometric Measurements

Assessment Techniques

General Survey and Assessing Vital Signs

Assessing Pain

Assessing the Skin, Hair, and Nails

Assessing the Head, Face, Mouth, and Neck

Assessing the Ears

Assessing the Eyes

Assessing the Respiratory System

Assessing the Cardiovascular System

Assessing the Abdomen

Assessing the Musculoskeletal System

Assessing the Female Breasts, Axillae, and Reproductive System

Assessing the Male Breasts and Reproductive System

Assessing the Anus and Rectum

Assessing the Newborn

Assessing the Child and Adolescent

Assessing the Pregnant Woman

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